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| Exits, Stairways, and Fire Escapes.
(D) An " area of refuge " shall have-
1. An area separated by one- (1-) hour rated smoke walls, from the remainder of the building. This area must have direct access to the exit stairway or access the stair through a section of the corridor that is separated by smoke walls from the remainder of the building. This area may include no more than two (2) resident rooms;
2. A two- (2-) way communication or intercom system with both visible and audible signals between the area of refuge and the bottom landing of the exit stairway, attendants ' work area, or other primary location as designated in the written plan for fire drills and evacuation;
3. Instructions on the use of the area during emergency conditions that are located in the area of refuge and conspicuously posted adjoining the communication or intercom system;
4. A sign at the entrance to the room that states " AREA OF REFUGE IN CASE OF FIRE " and displays the international symbol of accessibility;
5. An entry or exit door that is at least a one and three-fourths inch (1 3/4") solid core wood door or has a fire protection rating of not less than twenty (20) minutes with smoke seals and positive latching hardware. These doors shall not be lockable;
6. A sign conspicuously posted at the bottom of the exit stairway with a diagram showing each location of the areas of refuge;
7. Emergency lighting for the area of refuge; and
8. The total area of the areas of refuge on a floor shall equal at least twenty (20) square feet for each resident who is blind or requires the use of a wheelchair or walker housed on the floor. II
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| Exits, Stairways, and Fire Escapes.
(E) If it is necessary to lock exit doors, the locks shall not require the use of a key, tool, special knowledge, or effort to unlock the door from inside the building. Only one (1) lock shall be permitted on each door. Delayed egress locks complying with section 7.2.1.6.1 of the 2000 edition NFPA 101 shall be permitted, provided that not more than one (1) such device is located in any egress path. Self-locking exit doors shall be equipped with a hold-open device to permit staff to reenter the building during the evacuation. I/II
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| All assisted living facilities and all residential care facilities whose plans are approved or which are initially licensed for more than twelve (12) residents after December 31, 1987 shall be equipped with a call system consisting of an electrical intercommunication system, a wireless pager system, buzzer system or hand bells. An acceptable mechanism for calling attendants shall be located in each toilet room and resident bedroom. Call systems for facilities whose plans are approved or which are initially licensed after December 31, 1987 shall be audible in the attendant ' s work area. II/III
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| General Requirements.
(A) If the facility admits or retains any individual needing more than minimal assistance due to having a physical, cognitive or other impairment that prevents the individual from safely evacuating the facility, the facility shall:
6. At a minimum the evacuation plan shall include the following components:
A. The responsibilities of specific staff positions in an emergency specific to the individual; II
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| The facility shall screen residents and staff for tuberculosis as required for long-term care facilities by 19 CSR 20-20.100. II
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| The facility may admit or retain an individual for residency in an assisted living facility only if the individual does not require hospitalization or skilled nursing placement as defined in this rule, and only if the facility:
(F) Completes a community based assessment conducted by an appropriately trained and qualified individual as defined in section (4) of this rule:
2. The facility shall use form MO 580-2835, Assessment for Admission To Assisted Living Facilities, (9-06), incorporated by reference, provided by the Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and which is available to long-term care facilities at www.dhss.mo.gov or by telephone at (573) 526-8548. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions; II
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| The facility may admit or retain an individual for residency in an assisted living facility only if the individual does not require hospitalization or skilled nursing placement as defined in this rule, and only if the facility:
(G) Develops an individualized service plan (ISP), which means the planning document prepared by an assisted living facility which outlines a resident ' s needs and preferences, services to be provided, and goals expected by the resident or the resident ' s legal representative in partnership with the facility; II
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| Medication Orders.
(A) No medication, treatment or diet shall be administered without an order from an individual lawfully authorized to prescribe such and the order shall be followed. II/III
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| A physician, pharmacist or registered nurse shall review the medication regimen of each resident. This shall be done at least every other month. The review shall be performed in the facility and shall include, but shall not be limited to, indication for use, dose, possible medication interactions and medication/food interactions, contraindications, adverse reactions and a review of the medication system utilized by the facility. Irregularities and concerns shall be reported in writing to the resident ' s physician and to the administrator/manager. If after thirty (30) days, there is no action taken by a resident ' s physician and significant concerns continue regarding a resident ' s or residents ' medication order(s), the administrator shall contact or recontact the physician to determine if he or she received the information and if there are any new instructions. II/III
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| The facility shall maintain a record in the facility for each resident, which shall include the following:
(B) A review monthly or more frequently, if indicated, of the resident ' s general condition and needs; a monthly review of medication consumption of any resident controlling his or her own medication, noting if prescription medications are being used in appropriate quantities; a daily record of administration of medication; a logging of the medication regimen review process; a monthly weight; a record of each referral of a resident for services from an outside service; and a record of any resident incidents including behaviors that present a reasonable likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others and accidents that potentially could result in injury or did result in injuries involving the resident; III
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| Staffing Requirements.
(A) The facility shall have an adequate number and type of personnel for the proper care of residents, the residents ' social well being, protective oversight of residents and upkeep of the facility. At a minimum, the staffing pattern for fire safety and care of residents shall be one (1) staff person for every fifteen (15) residents or major fraction of fifteen (15) during the day shift, one (1) person for every twenty (20) residents or major fraction of twenty (20) during the evening shift and one (1) person for every twenty-five (25) residents or major fraction of twenty-five (25) during the night shift. I/II
Time Personnel Residents
7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Day)* 1 3-15
3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
(Evening)* 1 3-20
9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
(Night)* 1 3-25
*If the shift hours vary from those indicated, the hours of the shifts shall show on the work schedules of the facility and shall not be less than six (6) hours. III
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| The outer clothing of all employees shall be clean and employees shall use effective hair restraints to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. III
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| At all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served or transported to or from the facility, food shall be protected from potential contamination, including dust, insects, rodents, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, drainage and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation. The temperature of potentially hazardous food shall be forty-five degrees Fahrenheit (45��F) or below or one hundred forty degrees Fahrenheit (140��F) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this section. In the event of a fire, flood, power outage or similar event that might result in the contamination of food, or that might prevent potentially hazardous food from being held at required temperatures, the person in charge shall immediately contact the Department of Health and Senior Services (the department). Upon receiving notice of this occurrence, the department shall take whatever action that it deems necessary to protect the residents. II/III
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| Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles and other debris. III
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| Each resident shall be permitted to retain and use personal clothing and possessions as space permits. Personal possessions may include furniture and decorations in accordance with the facility's policies and shall not create a fire hazard. The facility shall maintain a record of any personal items accompanying the resident upon admission to the facility, or which are brought to the resident during his or her stay in the facility, which are to be returned to the resident or responsible party upon discharge, transfer, or death. II/III
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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services